SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN BRITAIN


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In this module you will learn about:


English and the Englishes

System of education in Britain

Religions and religious beliefs

Multiculturalism and its problems

British mass media


Assignments:

I Read Units 13 (Religion) and 14 (Education) in the book "BRITAIN: Country and People"by James O'Driscoll

(Recommended Reading)


1. Discuss (in "Discussions") differences and similarities of the system of education in Britain and in your country

2. Find the information in the Internet about the British press, the types of newspapres and their main characteristics. Make an abstract of the article found and put it in "My Portfolio" under the title " Module 4".

3. Find the information in the Internet about the National Health Service in Britain. Make an abstract of the article found and put it in

"My Portfolio" under the title " Module 4".

4. Watch the video about the ceremony of the enthronement of Archbishop of Canterbury

Learning Materials


The British Education System

Schools in Britain

This is Britain - schools

Religions and Beliefs

Religion in the UK

Religion in Britain:neither believing nor belonging

Religion in Britain

Religion Culture and Britain Today

Islam in the UK

UK deems Druidry a religion

The 9 virtues of Druidry

Druid documentary trailer

Multiculturalism in Britain

Cameron: State multiculturalism has failed

Media in Britain

Media in the UK

National Health Service